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EA53 BTZ

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,715 mi
Last recorded115,715 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer edge

n/s/r tyre has screw in inner edge

rear number plate badly deteriorating

very bad oil leak

o/s/r tyre has screw in centre,splitting around inner sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2013 115,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer edge

n/s/r tyre has screw in inner edge

rear number plate badly deteriorating

very bad oil leak

o/s/r tyre has screw in centre,splitting around inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 100,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres feathering on inner edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate delaminating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres feathering on inner edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 64,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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EA53 BTZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA53 BTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA53 BTZ registered?

EA53 BTZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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